"It's important to leave things on a positive note. Give your roommate enough time to relocate—that includes saving up the necessary funds, if needed, to make the move, as well as searching for and securing a new place to live. Meet for coffee and come up with a logical and fair timeline for the transition, for everyone involved. I have heard about people who've been busted by their current roommates while searching [housing websites] for a new place or roommate. If you're looking for a new roommate, make sure you cover your bases and talk about it first."—John Shriber, co-founder and CEO of Roomster
